Fair Hearing Breach: Appeal Court Voids Judgment Against El-Rufai
The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna has nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in a suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the State House of Assembly, citing a breach of his right to a fair hearing.
Clinical PSG Bury Chelsea To Reach Champions League Quarter-Finals
Paris Saint-Germain snuffed out any chance of a Chelsea comeback with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia among the scorers in a clinical 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday which took the holders through to the Champions League quarter-finals 8-2 on aggregate.
FG Declares Thursday, Friday Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19 March, and Friday, 20 March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Shettima Mourns Borno Terror Attack Victims, Condemns Terrorism
Ahead of his trip to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Vice President Kashim Shettima, has expressed grief over the death of 25 persons killed in the multiple explosions in different locations across Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Monday.
Tinubu Directs Political Appointees Seeking Elective Offices To Resign By March 31
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 elections to resign from their posts on or before March 31.
IGP Visits Borno Bombing Victims, Reassures Residents On Enhanced Security
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited victims of the recent IED explosions receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) and conducted an on-the-spot assessment at the Maiduguri Monday Market bombing site.
Iran ‘Negotiating’ With FIFA Over Moving World Cup Games To Mexico
Iran’s football federation is “negotiating” with FIFA to relocate the country’s first-round World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to the conflict in the Middle East, Iran’s embassy in Mexico said Monday.
Dangote Strikes $4.2bn Gas Deal To Power Fertiliser Complex
Dangote Industries Limited has secured a $4.2 billion, 25-year natural gas supply deal with China’s GCL Group to power a major fertiliser expansion project in Ethiopia, according to a report by Business Insider.
23 Confirmed Dead, 108 Injured In Borno Explosions — Police
Police authorities in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, have confirmed that a total of 23 persons were killed while 108 others sustained injuries after three bomb blasts were detonated on Monday night. #
Several Passengers Injured In Abuja-Kaduna Train Accident
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that several passengers were injured following a train incident near Asham Train Station on the Abuja-Kaduna line on Monday morning.